How to get Jane Fonda's fabulous flipped bob without scissors

Dana Oliver

Beauty Director

September 7, 2017

Hollywood legend, political activist, and fitness guru Jane Fonda is proof that aging is a beautiful process.

The 79-year-old wowed at the 2017 Venice Film Festival, as she and Robert Redford promoted their upcoming movie, Our Souls at Night. Dressed in a white jumpsuit (because she is the queen of jumpsuits!) and diamond loop earrings, Fonda switched up her signature flipped hair by styling it in a chic bob. Face-framing highlights, an off-center part, and tousled curls really make the look.

You don’t have to chop off your locks to get this well-coiffed short hairstyle. New York City-based hairstylist and Stunning Braids author Monae Everett has an elastic trick that’ll help you fake a haircut. Watch the video to see just how it’s done. Then scroll down for the scoop on all the tools and products Everett used to re-create Fonda’s fab flip on Claws actress Andrea Sooch.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Part hair into top and bottom sections.

2. Secure the top section with a clip, and back-comb the bottom half at the roots. This helps to create fullness for the faux bob. Pro tip: Keep body and length as even as possible to make it look “real.”

3. Secure the end of the bottom half with a small hair elastic. Twist under and secure with bobby pins.